Environmental Group Endorses Prague

Senate District 19 Campaign News

November 01, 1996

The Sierra Club in Connecticut has endorsed state Sen. Edith Prague, D-Columbia, for re-election in the 19th Senate District.

Christine Aberg, chapter director, praised Prague for fighting the Lisbon incinerator two years ago and for her open-door policy, which the club said led to productive discussion and effective solutions.

``Sen. Prague has a consistent record of pro-environment votes and has worked closely with us to protect her district from polluting projects,'' Aberg said.

David D. Bingham, the Republican challenger in the race, said he was disappointed in the endorsement because he has been a member of the Sierra Club for 40 years. He said he is active in many environmental organizations and is a lifelong conservationist.

He said that he did not have a chance to meet with the Sierra Club board because he entered the race late and that incumbents had an advantage in gaining endorsements.